National Railcard discounts
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National Railcards
There are different Railcards available to suit your age and needs.
You need to register your Oyster card if you're adding a discount to it and want to apply for refunds or replacements.
16-25 Railcard
Get 1/3 discount on off-peak pay as you go travel. Add your discount to an Oyster card or 18+ Student Oyster photocard.
You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards to travel:
- At any time on weekends and public holidays
- After 09:30 Monday to Friday, during July or August, or after 10:00, Monday to Friday for the rest of the year
Find out more and apply for a 16-25 Railcard
26-30 Railcard
Get 1/3 discount on off-peak pay as you go travel. Add your discount to an Oyster card or 18+ Student Oyster photocard.
You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards to travel:
- At any time on weekends and public holidays
- After 10:00, Monday to Friday
Find out more and apply for a 26-30 Railcard
Senior Railcard
Get 1/3 discount on off-peak pay as you go travel. Add your discount to an Oyster card.
You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards to travel:
- At any time on weekends and public holidays
- After 09:30, Monday to Friday
Find out more and apply for a Senior Railcard
HM Forces Railcard
Get 1/3 discount on off-peak pay as you go travel. Add your discount to an Oyster card.
You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards for yourself and up to four children aged between 5 and 15, travelling with you. You can travel:
- At any time on weekends and public holidays
- After 09:30, Monday to Friday during July and August, or after 10:00, Monday to Friday for the rest of the year
Find out more and apply for an HM Forces Railcard
Disabled Persons Railcard
Get 1/3 discount on:
- Pay as you go travel
- An Off-Peak Day Travelcard for you or someone aged over 16 travelling with you
Add your discount to an Oyster card.
With an Off-Peak Day Travelcard, you can travel:
- At any time on weekends and public holidays
- After 09:30, Monday to Friday
If you use a Disabled Person's Freedom Pass to travel, you cannot use your Disabled Persons Railcard to buy a discounted ticket for someone else.
Find out more and apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard
Network Railcard
Get 1/3 discount on off-peak rail travel in London and the South East. You can buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards to travel anytime on weekends and public holidays for yourself, and:
- Up to three adults aged 16 or over
- Up to four children aged between 5 and 15
They must always travel with you.
If your Annual Travelcard covers the same zones as a discounted Day Travelcard, you can travel after 10:00, Monday to Friday, and buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards, for:
- Up to four children aged between 5 and 15
You cannot add this discount to an Oyster card.
Find out more and apply for Network Railcard
Family & Friends Railcard
Get 1/3 discount on Off-Peak Day Travelcards for yourself and:
- Up to three adults aged 16 or over
- Up to four children aged between 5 and 15
They must always travel with you.
You can travel anytime on weekends and public holidays.
If two adults each have a Family & Friends Railcard, you can get discounted travel for:
- Up to two adults aged 16 or over
- Up to four children aged between 5 and 15
They must always travel with you.
You cannot add this discount to an Oyster card.
Find out more and apply for a Family & Friends Railcard
Two Together Railcard
Get 1/3 discount on Off-Peak Day Travelcards for you and another named person, to travel:
- At any time on weekends and public holidays
- After 09:30, Monday to Friday
You cannot add this discount to an Oyster card.
Find out more and apply for a Two Together Railcard
Veterans Railcard
Get 1/3 discount on off-peak pay as you go travel. Add your discount to an Oyster card.
You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards for you and up to four children aged between 5 and 15, travelling with you. You can travel:
- At any time on weekends and public holidays
- After 09:30, Monday to Friday during July and August, or after 10:00, Monday to Friday for the rest of the year
Find out more and apply for a Veterans Railcard
Add your discount to your Oyster card
You need to have the Railcard discount set on your Oyster card to get discounted pay as you go fares.
A member of staff can add your Railcard discount at:
- Tube, London Overground and some Elizabeth line stations
- Oyster Ticket Stops
You'll need to show your National Railcard.
You can add your Railcard discount at the following Elizabeth line stations:
Elizabeth line station | Monday to Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
Ilford | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 |
Romford | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | Closed |
Ealing Broadway | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 |
West Ealing | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | Closed |
Hayes and Harlington | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 |
Southall | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | Closed |
West Drayton | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | Closed |
Abbey Wood | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 |
Custom House | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 |
Woolwich | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 |
Canary Wharf | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 |
Paddington | 10.00 - 15.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 | 10.00 - 17.00 |
When you renew your National Railcard, you'll need to add the discount on your Oyster card again.
Remember to register your Oyster card online if you're adding a discount to it and want to apply for refunds or replacements.
How to use
Carry your National Railcard with you at all times and don't let anyone else use it.